TRADITIONAL WORSHIP

Palm Sunday Liturgical Color: Purple

March 20, 2016 8:15am and 10:30am

Please remember to silence cell phones.

LARGE PRINT BULLETINS and devices for the hearing impaired

are available for this morning’s service. Please see an usher.

(*) Please stand as you are able.

Welcome and Announcements Chuck Starks

ELLACOMBE Musical Call to Worship (8:15am) UMH 278 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna

Hosanna, loud hosanna, the little children sang, through pillared court

and temple the lovely anthem rang. To Jesus, who had blessed them close

folded to his breast, the children sang their praises, the simplest and the

best.

Acolyte 8:15am Kaylee Thornton 10:30am Cooper Wright

Crucifer 8:15am Connar Capps 10:30am Abby Wright

March Ushers

8:15am Capt. Brody Robertson, Steve Brown, Wayne McCamey, David

Purkey, Clyde Wood

10:30am Capt. Omer Perryman, Larry Barlowe, John Cranford, Hugh

Galbreath, Darwin Kilday, Jordan Leach, Mike Pittman, Don Woods

Processional Prelude William Mathias

ST. THEODULPH Processional Hymn UMH 280 *

All Glory, Laud and Honor

Passing of the Peace *

Litany on Jesus Christ—The Way Bettie Crowell (8:15am)

Max Biery (10:30am) *

When we face a complicated situation that challenges us to see what God

wants us to do, we can remember Jesus saying to his friends,

“I am the Way.” When we find ourselves wondering if we’re really accepted by God, we can

take comfort in remembering the grace embodied in Jesus who said,

“I am the Way.” When we are tempted to believe that we know who’s in and who’s out, we

can remember that Jesus welcomed outsiders and outcasts and said,

“I am the Way.” When we fall into the trap of thinking that faith is about rules, we can

remember the call to relationship found in Jesus’ words,

“I am the Way.” When we wake in the morning and wonder what God asks of us in that day’s

encounters, we can find our model and our answer in the one who said,

“I am the Way.”

Craig Courtney Choral Introit (10:30am) Hosanna

Chancel Choir

Hosanna to the royal son of David’s ancient line! His natures two, his

person one, mysterious and divine. Hosanna we sing to Jesus Christ the

King.

The root of David, here we find, And offspring are the same: Eternity and

time are joined In our Immanuel’s name. Hosanna we sing to Jesus Christ

the King.

Blest he that comes to sinful man With peaceful news from Heav’n!

Hosannas, of the highest strain, To Christ the Lord be giv’n. Hosanna we

sing to Jesus Christ the King.

Let mortals ne’er refuse to take Hosanna on their tongues, Lest rocks and

stones should rise and break their silence into songs. Hosanna we sing to

Jesus Christ the King.

Worship of God by Giving Tithes and Offerings

Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom

come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our

daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who

trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from

evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.

Amen.

Give Me Jesus

Brandon Trent Offertory African American Spiritual

OLD 100TH Doxology UMH 95 *

Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here

below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy

Ghost. Amen.

Chuck Starks Pastoral Prayer

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;

as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Gloria Patri UMH 70 * Glory Be to the Father MEINEKE

Children’s Moment (10:30am) Lisa Cavallucci

I am the church! You are the church! We are the church together!

All who follow Jesus, all around the world!

Yes, we're the church together!

Chorus (10:30am) We Are the Church

Prayer of Confession

Congregational Celebrations & Concerns Chuck Starks

(Everyone is invited to come to the altar for prayer during this time.)

Powerful and merciful God, Your grace is sufficient. We confess our sin

and the sin of this world. We have not greeted those around us with your

peace, We have not delivered your promises to the ends of the earth, We

have not purged ourselves of misery and malice; yet, In weakness, you are

made strong; In hardship, you are made faithful; In calamity, you are

made everlasting. Breathe on us, breath of God. Grant us courage to go

where we have refused, Wisdom to speak what we have forgotten, And

tenderness to show mercy to those we have neglected. Restore our lives.

Heal us. Forgive us. Make us your servants—pure in heart, sent in

service and gratitude for your son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

John L. Bell Call to Prayer Take, O Take me As I Am Choral Benediction (10:30am) David Ashley White

Improvisation Postlude *

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Jesu, May We Ever Be

The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

Gospel Lesson * John 14:1-7

Sermon Chuck Starks

“I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life”: Knowing God’s Way

Closing Hymn DIADEMATA Christ is the Truth, The Way *

Benediction *

Christ is the Truth, the Way, the Center of our life. Christ shares the

struggles of our day, our earthly joy and strife. Redeeming what is lost, and

healing those in pain, Christ walks the valley of the cross, the Servant’s

glad domain.

Christ is the power of peace, of lasting harmony. In Christ, the wars of

earth shall cease; Christ is our unity. The lion shall lie down in peace

beside the lamb. The mighty shall lay down their crowns before the great “I

Am.”

Christ is the Living Bread, the source of grace outpoured; our deepest

hungers shall be fed; in Christ, life is restored. Earth’s hungry shall

rejoice, for they shall all be filled. The good shall welcome with one voice

the justice God has willed.

Christ is the Living Head, our sole authority. By Christ’s own Spirit we are

led to serve humanity. We follow where Christ leads when others’ pain we

bear; responding to our neighbors’ needs, Christ’s cross and crown we

share.

Music Spot

Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

Words: Thomas Ken, 1674

Music: Attr. To Louis Bourgeois Used by permission, CCLI License # 247736

Take, O Take Me As I Am Words and Music: John Bell

©1995 Wild Goose Resource Group, Iona

Community, Scotland; GIA Publications, Inc. exclusive North American agent with permission from onelicense.net #A-722259

Christ Is the Truth, the Way Words: Ruth Duck

Music: George Elvy

©1981 Ruth Duck

Bettie Crowell (8:15am) Max Biery (10:30am) Prayer for Illumination *

Almighty God, in you are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and

knowledge. Open our eyes that we may see the wonders of your Word;

and give us grace that we may clearly understand and freely choose the

way of your wisdom; through Christ our Lord. Amen. All music used by permission, CCLI License # 247736

Making Disciples of Jesus Christ by Reaching, Growing and Serving

First United Methodist Church

March 20, 2016

Sermon Notes

First United Methodist Church

101 E First North Street Morristown, TN 37814

www.fumcmorristown.org

(423) 581-2180 fumcmorr@lcs.net

Missions Festival 2016 Friday thru Sunday, April 22, 23, 24, 2016

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jerry Russell

Calendar Highlights—March 20-26

Sunday (20) 8:15am Traditional Worship Service—SA 9:15am Sunday School for all ages

10:30am Traditional Worship Service—SA

10:30am The Connection Worship Service—Gym

6:00pm Lamplighters—CS

Monday (21) 11:00am Stretchin’ Out—Gym

12:00pm Lenten Worship Service—SA 12:30pm Lenten Lunch—CR

6:30am Start Your Week Strong-Pray-SA

6:30pm No Bethel Bible Study—CS Tuesday (22) 9:00am Ladies Bible Study—CS

12:00pm Lenten Worship Service—SA

12:30pm Lenten Lunch—CR 1:00pm Quilters—117

Wed.(23) 11:00am Stretchin’ Out—Gym

12:00pm Lenten Worship Service—SA 12:30pm Lenten Lunch—CR

5:15pm Men’s Bible Study—Library

6:00pm Carillonneurres—MR 7:00pm Chancel Choir—MR

7:15pm Connection rehearsal—Gym

Thurs.(24) 12:00pm Lenten Worship Service—SA

12:30pm Lenten Lunch—CR

5:30pm Cub Scouts—LL, CS, CR, Gym

6:00pm Staff Parish meeting—207 7:00pm Maundy Thursday Worship—SA

7:00pm Boy Scouts—CP, Gym

Good Friday(25) Church Office Closed 12:00pm Lenten Worship Service—SA

12:30pm Lenten Lunch—CR

7:00pm Good Friday Tenebrae Service—SA Saturday (26) 1:00-3:00pm Ultimate Egg Hunt @ Honey Creek Farms

Calendar Legend CP—Cumberland Place

CR—Community Room

CS—Cornerstone LL—Lower Level

MR—Music Room

SA—Sanctuary

Prayer Concerns—You may request prayer by filling out a prayer card

(located in the pew rack ) and place the card in the offering plate. Our prayer

team and staff will pray for these concerns.

Welcome! Thank you for choosing to worship with us. We trust you will find a

warm greeting and the Spirit of God as we gather today. While we expect the

attendance of all our members, we are always glad to welcome guests. Please let

us know if there are ways in which we can be of service to you. Welcome and

God bless you!

Easter Offering—Aseri, Estonia & Jubilee Project (Sneedville, TN) - Your

Faith Promise Giving for Missions, supports our sister church in Aseri, Estonia

and the Jubilee Project in Sneedville, TN. If you choose to make a specific gift

to Aseri or Jubilee in addition to the amount already in the Faith Promise

budget, please mark your check or envelope – Aseri or Jubilee. Easter offering

envelopes are in the pew racks in the sanctuary and on the table in

The Connection.

We will again be offering Life Line

Screening event on April 8 in the Community Room.

Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4

vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member

discount). Brochures are on the table in the narthex, in the gym or in the church

office. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off

any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit

www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.

Rummage Sale Spring 2016

Pick-ups/drop offs

Wednesday, March 30, 5:00-7:00pm

Thursday, March 31, 8:00am-4:00pm

Sale

Friday, April 1, 8:00am-5:00pm

Saturday, April 2, 8:00am-12:00pm Today & March 27

No RYC or Youth Group

YOUTH NEWS

April 3

11:45am Church-wide Reception for Sydney Maxfield

4:44pm Revelation Youth Choir—MR

5:55pm Youth Meal- $3—CR

6:30pm Youth - Fabulous Life of a Teenager—TC

Flowers for the Cross—Each year on Easter Sunday, the

congregation is invited to bring flowers/greenery to decorate the

wooden cross outside near the portico. The Seekers Sunday

School Class will get the decorating started and everyone

finishes it on Easter Sunday. Bring fresh flowers and greenery

and put them on the cross when you come to church.

“I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life”:

Knowing God’s Way

John 14:5-7

Scott Layer

Benediction

How Great Thou Art Song of Response

Sermon

Welcome Scott Layer

Songs of Worship The Connection Worship Band

Our Life Together

Children’s Moment Caroline Knight

Our Prayers Leigh Travis

God’s Tithes and Our Offerings

Blessed Be Your Name / Our God / Love Ran Red

Everybody Wants to God to Heaven But Nobody Wants to Die

sung by Maurice Maloy Special Music

Holy Week at FUMC

Palm Sunday, March 20 “I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life:”

Knowing God’s Way

Holy Week Daily Services, March 21-March 25 Service at 12:00pm

Box Lunch + Drink (eat in or to-go) at 12:30pm

by Hillbilly Cabin ($6.50)

Monday

Speaker: Rev. Bryan Wyke—Centenary UMC

Music: Ben Stapleton

Lunch Menu: 1/2 Turkey or Ham Club & Chips

Tuesday

Speaker: Rev. Ed Cunningham—Bethel UMC

Music: Brandon Trent

Lunch Menu: BBQ Sandwich or Grilled BBQ Chicken & Slaw

Wednesday

Speaker: Rev. Jack Jenkins—Liberty Hill UMC/Russellville UMC

Music: Dawson Loveless, Stone Isaacs, Jack Wilson

Lunch Menu: Chicken Salad or Grilled Chicken Sandwich & Potato Wedges

Thursday

Speaker: Rev. Allen Shupe—Economy UMC/Mt. Airy UMC

Music: Ambria Collins

Lunch Menu: House Salad & Creamy Vegetable or Potato Soup

Friday

Speaker: Rev. Dennis Loy—Noe’s Chapel UMC

Music: Skip Frierson

Lunch Menu: Turkey or Ham Hoagie & Mixed Fruit

Maundy Thursday, March 24, 7:00pm Service of Holy Communion

with special music by Carillonneurres

Handbell Choir and soloists

Good Friday, March 25, 7:00pm Tenebrae (Service of Shadows)

featuring the FUMC Chancel Choir, with soloists,

instrumentalists, and actors, presenting

Bob Chilcott's St. John Passion

Easter Sunday, March 27 Resurrection celebrations in each worship service.

Holy Week at FUMC

Palm Sunday, March 20 “I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life:”

Knowing God’s Way

Holy Week Daily Services, March 21-March 25 Service at 12:00pm

Box Lunch + Drink (eat in or to-go) at 12:30pm

by Hillbilly Cabin ($6.50)

Monday

Speaker: Rev. Bryan Wyke—Centenary UMC

Music: Ben Stapleton

Lunch Menu: 1/2 Turkey or Ham Club & Chips

Tuesday

Speaker: Rev. Ed Cunningham—Bethel UMC

Music: Brandon Trent

Lunch Menu: BBQ Sandwich or Grilled BBQ Chicken & Slaw

Wednesday

Speaker: Rev. Jack Jenkins—Liberty Hill UMC/Russellville UMC

Music: Dawson Loveless, Stone Isaacs, Jack Wilson

Lunch Menu: Chicken Salad or Grilled Chicken Sandwich & Potato Wedges

Thursday

Speaker: Rev. Allen Shupe—Economy UMC/Mt. Airy UMC

Music: Ambria Collins

Lunch Menu: House Salad & Creamy Vegetable or Potato Soup

Friday

Speaker: Rev. Dennis Loy—Noe’s Chapel UMC

Music: Skip Frierson

Lunch Menu: Turkey or Ham Hoagie & Mixed Fruit

Maundy Thursday, March 24, 7:00pm Service of Holy Communion

with special music by Carillonneurres

Handbell Choir and soloists

Good Friday, March 25, 7:00pm Tenebrae (Service of Shadows)

featuring the FUMC Chancel Choir, with soloists,

instrumentalists, and actors, presenting

Bob Chilcott's St. John Passion

Easter Sunday, March 27 Resurrection celebrations in each worship service.

Holy Week at FUMC

Palm Sunday, March 20 “I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life:”

Knowing God’s Way

Holy Week Daily Services, March 21-March 25 Service at 12:00pm

Box Lunch + Drink (eat in or to-go) at 12:30pm

by Hillbilly Cabin ($6.50)

Monday

Speaker: Rev. Bryan Wyke—Centenary UMC

Music: Ben Stapleton

Lunch Menu: 1/2 Turkey or Ham Club & Chips

Tuesday

Speaker: Rev. Ed Cunningham—Bethel UMC

Music: Brandon Trent

Lunch Menu: BBQ Sandwich or Grilled BBQ Chicken & Slaw

Wednesday

Speaker: Rev. Jack Jenkins—Liberty Hill UMC/Russellville UMC

Music: Dawson Loveless, Stone Isaacs, Jack Wilson

Lunch Menu: Chicken Salad or Grilled Chicken Sandwich & Potato Wedges

Thursday

Speaker: Rev. Allen Shupe—Economy UMC/Mt. Airy UMC

Music: Ambria Collins

Lunch Menu: House Salad & Creamy Vegetable or Potato Soup

Friday

Speaker: Rev. Dennis Loy—Noe’s Chapel UMC

Music: Skip Frierson

Lunch Menu: Turkey or Ham Hoagie & Mixed Fruit

Maundy Thursday, March 24, 7:00pm Service of Holy Communion

with special music by Carillonneurres

Handbell Choir and soloists

Good Friday, March 25, 7:00pm Tenebrae (Service of Shadows)

featuring the FUMC Chancel Choir, with soloists,

instrumentalists, and actors, presenting

Bob Chilcott's St. John Passion

Easter Sunday, March 27 Resurrection celebrations in each worship service.

- - - - - - - - - - - -EASTER LILIES- - - - - - - - - - - - -

Name (How you want donor’s name to read in the bulletin.)

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In Honor of / In Memory of / Gift (circle one)

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Name (How you want donor’s name to read in the bulletin.)

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In Honor of / In Memory of / Gift (circle one)

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No. of Plants _____________ Amount Enclosed $______________

Last Chance to Order Lilies ! Orders must be received by Tuesday, March 22,

To be printed in the bulletin.

Easter Lilies: We are taking orders for lilies to be placed in the sanctuary on

Easter Sunday, March 27. You may purchase a plant in honor of or in memory

of a loved one or as a gift. Cost is $12 per plant. You may take your lily home

with you after the 10:30am worship services. Quantities are limited so place

your order soon. Use the form below to place your order and include your

check made payable to FUMC.

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Name (How you want donor’s name to read in the bulletin.)

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In Honor of / In Memory of / Gift (circle one)

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Name (How you want donor’s name to read in the bulletin.)

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In Honor of / In Memory of / Gift (circle one)

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No. of Plants _____________ Amount Enclosed $______________

- - - - - - - - - - - -EASTER LILIES- - - - - - - - - - - - -

Name (How you want donor’s name to read in the bulletin.)

________________________________________________________________

In Honor of / In Memory of / Gift (circle one)

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Name (How you want donor’s name to read in the bulletin.)

________________________________________________________________

In Honor of / In Memory of / Gift (circle one)

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No. of Plants _____________ Amount Enclosed $______________

- - - - - - - - - - - -EASTER LILIES- - - - - - - - - - - - -

Name (How you want donor’s name to read in the bulletin.)

________________________________________________________________

In Honor of / In Memory of / Gift (circle one)

________________________________________________________________

Name (How you want donor’s name to read in the bulletin.)

________________________________________________________________

In Honor of / In Memory of / Gift (circle one)

________________________________________________________________

No. of Plants _____________ Amount Enclosed $______________

Last Chance to Order Lilies ! Orders must be received by Tuesday, March 22,

To be printed in the bulletin.

Easter Lilies: We are taking orders for lilies to be placed in the sanctuary on

Easter Sunday, March 27. You may purchase a plant in honor of or in memory

of a loved one or as a gift. Cost is $12 per plant. You may take your lily home

with you after the 10:30am worship services. Quantities are limited so place

your order soon. Use the form below to place your order and include your

check made payable to FUMC.

- - - - - - - - - - - -EASTER LILIES- - - - - - - - - - - - -

Name (How you want donor’s name to read in the bulletin.)

________________________________________________________________

In Honor of / In Memory of / Gift (circle one)

________________________________________________________________

Name (How you want donor’s name to read in the bulletin.)

________________________________________________________________

In Honor of / In Memory of / Gift (circle one)

________________________________________________________________

No. of Plants _____________ Amount Enclosed $______________

- - - - - - - - - - - -EASTER LILIES- - - - - - - - - - - - -

Name (How you want donor’s name to read in the bulletin.)

________________________________________________________________

In Honor of / In Memory of / Gift (circle one)

________________________________________________________________

Name (How you want donor’s name to read in the bulletin.)

________________________________________________________________

In Honor of / In Memory of / Gift (circle one)

________________________________________________________________

No. of Plants _____________ Amount Enclosed $______________

- - - - - - - - - - - -EASTER LILIES- - - - - - - - - - - - -

Name (How you want donor’s name to read in the bulletin.)

________________________________________________________________

In Honor of / In Memory of / Gift (circle one)

________________________________________________________________

Name (How you want donor’s name to read in the bulletin.)

________________________________________________________________

In Honor of / In Memory of / Gift (circle one)

________________________________________________________________

No. of Plants _____________ Amount Enclosed $______________

Last Chance to Order Lilies ! Orders must be received by Tuesday, March 22,

To be printed in the bulletin.

Easter Lilies: We are taking orders for lilies to be placed in the sanctuary on

Easter Sunday, March 27. You may purchase a plant in honor of or in memory

of a loved one or as a gift. Cost is $12 per plant. You may take your lily home

with you after the 10:30am worship services. Quantities are limited so place

your order soon. Use the form below to place your order and include your

check made payable to FUMC.

- - - - - - - - - - - -EASTER LILIES- - - - - - - - - - - - -

Name (How you want donor’s name to read in the bulletin.)

________________________________________________________________

In Honor of / In Memory of / Gift (circle one)

________________________________________________________________

Name (How you want donor’s name to read in the bulletin.)

________________________________________________________________

In Honor of / In Memory of / Gift (circle one)

________________________________________________________________

No. of Plants _____________ Amount Enclosed $______________

- - - - - - - - - - - -EASTER LILIES- - - - - - - - - - - - -

Name (How you want donor’s name to read in the bulletin.)

________________________________________________________________

In Honor of / In Memory of / Gift (circle one)

________________________________________________________________

Name (How you want donor’s name to read in the bulletin.)

________________________________________________________________

In Honor of / In Memory of / Gift (circle one)

________________________________________________________________

No. of Plants _____________ Amount Enclosed $______________